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Morsel

usgb/ˈmɔːrsl/Volume
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Quantity ImplicationPlay
Using 'morsel' suggests a very tiny quantity, emphasizing the smallness of the food portion. SlideShe was dieting and only ate a morsel of cake.
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Not a Full MealPlay
'Morsel' doesn't refer to a full meal but rather to a bite-sized or minimal piece of it. SlideHe savored each morsel of the gourmet chocolate.
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Literary DevicePlay
Writers may use 'morsel' to indicate scarcity or to highlight a character's hunger or desire. SlideThe poor child picked up every morsel of food she could find.